Mackenzie Lujin

ABOUT ME

"Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen." - Brené Brown  

Let's begin your pathway to healing. You are welcome here, right where you are. I received my Master's degree in Counseling Psychology at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) and am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). As a therapist, I seek to create a warm, safe space for your growth + empowerment. I have worked in partnership alongside a diverse range of clientele on their mental health journeys, using evidence-based treatment and focusing on anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression and trauma among other areas. 

I see counseling as a trusted partnership, and utilize a trauma-informed, multiculturally competent Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approach with a focus on your personal values systems and the power of self-compassion. We could all use a little grace as we venture on our mental health journey, and often don't treat ourselves with the same compassion we gift to others. Together, I hope to help you realize your own strength and empower you in your recovery.  

MY SPECIALITIES 

• Adolescents & Adults Anxiety, Depression, Inner Healing, Life Transitions, Women's Issues, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) (in process/training) 

MY TREATMENT APPROACH

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy, Strengths-based, Mindfulness-based, Person-centered, Self-compassion focused 

EDUCATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS

• Bachelor of Journalism, emphasis in Strategic Communication at the University of Missouri—Columbia (MU)

• Master's in Counseling Psychology at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) 

• International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) 

• Greater Kansas City Psychological Association (GKCPA) 

• American Counseling Association (ACA) 

• Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling (ACAC) 

ACCEPTED INSURANCE

• Self-Pay Reduced Rate - Can provide superbills for possible reimbursement from insurance 

LINKS/RESOURCES

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988

• Crisis Text Line: Text 'HOME' to 741741 for free 24/7 crisis counseling